The internationalization of higher education is the process of integrating the international dimension into the educational and research activities of universities. For Ukraine, this means active participation in the global academic space, improvement of the quality of education and research, as well as strengthening the competitiveness of higher education institutions. Over the past decade, Ukrainian universities have significantly increased their international presence: prior to the full-scale invasion, the number of international students enrolling in Ukrainian higher education institutions had grown considerably. Importantly, international students not only enriched the academic environment but also made a notable contribution to the economy. However, the war has created major challenges for the internationalization process. Issues with visas, safety concerns, and instability of the educational infrastructure have led to a decline in the number of international students. This decline may have long-term consequences for the diversity of the student body and the financial sustainability of institutions. While the war has dealt a powerful blow to the international attractiveness of Ukrainian education, it has also highlighted the importance of global integration: the international community has extended a helping hand, and Ukrainian educational institutions have become even more aware of the value of resilient international partnerships. Therefore, this article examines the main challenges on the path to internationalization and the opportunities that arise, particularly in the field of medical education, as well as the impact of the war on these processes.
Kh.I. Pudiak (Mon,) studied this question.